VERTEX Is In Our Neighborhood

This is Vertex. Don't you want to cuddle him and kiss him? He is almost 3 months old, and he has a very special job to do. Vertex is going to go to school, kinda like me! Except that Vertex is learning how to help others. His mom is teaching him to be a CCI dog. That stands for Canine (dog) Companions (buddies) for Independence (freedom). These dogs help adults and children who need an extra hand (or a paw) in doing things. They can learn how to open doors, tell people if a phone or doorbell is ringing, and fetch things for their owners. These dogs are SMART! In a couple more months, Vertex will start going places with his mom. This way he can learn how to behave in different places. He may even come to Neighborhood Church one day, so keep an eye out for him. He lives with his mom and has a big sister named Tosca, who is a husky/golden retriever mix. I have asked him to stay in touch so we can hear about all the lessons he's learning, too! Thanks for sharing with us, Vertex!

Peace, Love and Happiness,
Remy (NeighborhoodDog@yahoo.com)